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Lakland Owners Group #57

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JEDI BASS said:
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Congrats dude! Gorgeous bass, great pics too ;) I really wanted this one BAD, but nuthin was sellin so I could nab this MM slayer. :rollno: So I'm callin DIBS!!!
 
#546
Sure thing Mr Matt. I was lucky to be in the middle of a selling phase and had some funds available. I also received and sold a Ric (traded for it) the SAME day to get more funds.

And we all know you don't have any nice Lakies, right? :D
 
#548
MattyH said:
Fellow Laklanders! Quick question.

I just got my 55-02 set up. Holy crap. And I thought it felt good before!

Not the point. The point is while I was picking it up I noticed a new old stock (2007) 44-01. Sunburst, rosewood board, with the MK-1 Barts, at a great price. Neck was dead straight and everything was tight, light, bright, and functional. I only got about 5 minutes of good playtime with it, but I really felt it. If I were to pick it up, would I like it in the long run? Anyone out there have them who like them? Should I get it "just because"?! :hyper:

There was a noticeable circular finish chip on the back. Like someone bumped it on a corner. Not noticeable while playing, but I could probably get another couple bucks off. Opinions?! PM me if you have one and have some feedback!
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If u got the money then sure but i dont think you really need a 44-01 if you have a 55-02. If i were you, id just save the money to get a US lakland ;)
 
#549
To WoodyG3: TRUE!! I will :).

I've wanted Sea Monster for a while but rarely (if ever) let Markus know cause I figured it was a "lifer" for him. Then one day he texts me saying "you want it?"

And, I had wanted a 55-76 for years... missed out on the one that Doug now has. And, since I now play only 4s in my cover band, my lust shifted to a 4-76 w/ the amber one being top of the heap. Must've been fate ;).
 
#552
Well, I'd say pick up the 44-01 for 2 reasons: It has its own unique tone that not even the 55-02 can nail, and it works REALLY WELL in the mix. My 44-01 and 55-01 basses are some of the best recording basses I own... punchy and articulate in the mix and very supportive. The MK-1 preamp isn't as robust as the LH-3, but if you aren't heavy-handed with it, it sounds fantastic.

I say get it!


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If u got the money then sure but i dont think you really need a 44-01 if you have a 55-02. If i were you, id just save the money to get a US lakland ;)
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#553
This is my first Lakland and I really dig the neck and the pickups. The preamp is ok. I'm used to a Sadowsky pre in my Fender. I may swap that out. I'm going to wait a while and see if the mk1 grows on me. I'm blown away by the fit and finish of this instrument. I should probably just search but do most of you use Lakland strings?
 
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PDK said:
This is my first Lakland and I really dig the neck and the pickups. The preamp is ok. I'm used to a Sadowsky pre in my Fender. I may swap that out. I'm going to wait a while and see if the mk1 grows on me. I'm blown away by the fit and finish of this instrument. I should probably just search but do most of you use Lakland strings?
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Oh, there are the pics--beauteous, congrats!

The Lakland steels that usually come stock are too bright for my taste. DR Sunbeams are my go-to strings, though I dig the Lakland Joe Osborn flats on my hollowbody.
 
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